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Christa Pike has 'profound' health turnaround after botched execution, lawyers say
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
October 9, 2026Christa Pike now walking after failed US execution, lawyer tells BBC
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
October 8, 2026Christa Pike 'angry and confused' after failed execution, lawyers say
Lawyers say the convicted killer was surprised to have survived and remained "shackled" to her hospital bed.
October 7, 2026Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say - Reuters
Christa Pike 'angry and confused' about Tennessee's failed execution effort, lawyers say Reuters
October 7, 2026Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution - Reuters
Tennessee prison chief resigns after failed execution Reuters
October 3, 2026Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say - Reuters
Tennessee execution survivor Christa Pike unconscious on ventilator, lawyers say Reuters
October 2, 2026I've seen nearly 500 executions - but never one like Christa Pike's
Texas reporter Michael Graczyk has seen botched executions in his time, but not one in which an inmate survived.
October 2, 2026What we know about Christa Pike’s condition after failed execution
The BBC’s Ione Wells reports from outside the Tennessee hospital where Pike is said to have arrived Wednesday night after surviving two lethal injection attempts.
October 1, 2026Christa Pike gets "life-saving medical care" after surviving Tennessee execution - Reuters
Christa Pike gets "life-saving medical care" after surviving Tennessee execution Reuters
October 1, 2026Witnesses recount Christa Pike's failed execution
Witnesses describe hearing Pike complain about pain in her arm, followed by sounds of breathing and snoring for almost an hour before she was taken to hospital.
October 1, 2026Watch: The many questions raised by the failed execution of Christa Pike
Her legal team filed an emergency motion to halt the convicted murderer's execution as it was happening.
October 1, 2026BBC speaks with US group after 77 trekkers go missing in Nepal flood
The BBC’s Helena Humphrey visited Isha Foundation in the US state of Tennessee, that lost contact with their tour group on the China-Nepal border.
August 28, 2026Dolly Parton was the one thing most Americans could agree on
The cultural icon was one of the rare celebrities adored by Americans of all ages, races and political persuasions.
August 26, 2026Dolly Parton: The music legend who sang from the heart
The singer, songwriter and actress is known for timeless hits including Jolene and I Will Always Love You.
August 25, 2026In deep-red Tennessee, governor's race becomes showdown between staunch Trump allies - Reuters
In deep-red Tennessee, governor's race becomes showdown between staunch Trump allies Reuters
August 6, 2026Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury - Reuters
Meta disregarded its own research on teen harm, Tennessee tells jury Reuters
July 27, 2026Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive - Reuters
Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive Reuters
July 20, 2026Tennessee Guard soldiers on Trump-backed task force kill armed man, authorities say - Reuters
Tennessee Guard soldiers on Trump-backed task force kill armed man, authorities say Reuters
July 6, 2026Exclusive: GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs - Reuters
Exclusive: GM may ditch LFP batteries for future EVs Reuters
June 10, 2026Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district - Reuters
Anger, confusion as Louisiana Republicans move to erase majority-Black US House district Reuters
May 9, 2026US judge blocks Arizona criminal case against Kalshi at CFTC's request - Reuters
US judge blocks Arizona criminal case against Kalshi at CFTC's request Reuters
April 10, 2026Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds - Reuters
Golden age? Americans doubt Trump's claim of booming economy as midterms near, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds Reuters
February 27, 2026